1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1958 GAZ M20
To start off, both 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa and 1958 GAZ M20 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1958 GAZ M20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1958 GAZ M20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 GAZ M20 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 GAZ M20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 GAZ M20.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1958 GAZ M20 | |
Make | Ferrari | GAZ |
Model | 250 Testarossa | M20 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |